Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Put together with minimal color, it's so relaxing, and soothes the ache in my heart for the coastline.

Recently found naturally colored starfish (these have not been bleached), I've been so inspired by the pale grey of them, I hope you are too!

Place mats in a blue-grey tone and fun pattern, I have had these for a while. Sea grass chargers, another old standby...

The pale blue dinner plates are from the Dollar Tree, white salad plate Ikea, by way of Goodwill, bread plate and dipping bowl, also Goodwill How about a fun twist on a hurricane idea? Shop the house, it's just a matter of putting things together in a different way. I use these glass vases all the time for flowers or column candles, but for this centerpiece, put a little sand in the bottom, an actual float, and a taper candle. Giving it some height was easy by putting the vase in a milk glass bowl and laying in some seashells. Even after the dishes cleared, these are still the centerpiece on my dining table. Loving how they look, and you'll get that, because I took a kagillion pictures of them! :)

Two glass vases filled with tiny shells and curly willow, are a simple companion to the hurricanes, and layering in some netting, shell balls, and votive cups, really add detail.I love this faux coral, I wish I had gotten one more from Kolh's, coral seems to be hard to find this year.I almost forgot to show you the great plates I found thrifting! Only two, but they were so beautiful! The embossed pattern is spectacular! I wish they had some kind of marking on the back, but they don't. Knowing where they are from would have been great!

Everyday flatware, and glass ware

Sea urchin pitcher and little creamer, they were a TJ Maxx find last year

Haven't Susan's evening photos been fantastic? Inspired, I snapped a few photos with the lights dimmed:

i love the pitcher and the chargers and seashells, and everything else! I agree about finding coral. I found some at Home Goods. They were an ugly purple so I just spray painted them and they look great now. They had several different styles there.

This is so beautiful, Michelle! I absolutely love all of it! Of course, it just makes me smile because of the "by the sea" theme!! We sure share a heart for the coastlines!! As a matter of fact, we're heading to the beach in the morning!! Need to get it in while we can. So much going on!

Hope you have a delightful week! Thank you for this lovely post! You have such a wonderful flair for decor!!Blessings,Becky

Very relaxing tablescape - takes me to the beach immediately! Your new thrifty plates are gorgeous and have such a wonderful texture. Great use of items you found "around the house" - fantastic hurricane display!

I have the "sugar" bowl to your sea urchin set. I will be glad to send it to you, if you don't already have it. I got it at GW. On the bottom it sez Paris Royal. Please let me know if you'd like it to complete your set. I just have it on display display right now, but I have numerous other pieces that I can replace it with. Hate to see an incomplete set of anything. Jackie JLeonard088@yahoo.com Just let me know.....

Your beach-y table is so fabulous! I especially enjoyed all the different textures you included. Love the sea urchin pitcher and creamer! And the centerpiece items add so much interest! Thanks for visiting my table this week!

Hi Michelle! Oh, your table is stunning! I love all of your pretty beach accessories. Your colors are so soothing and your dishes are beautiful!Thanks so much for popping in to see me and can't wait to see what you're up to.Be a sweetie,Shelia ;)

I actually believe I saw those flames flicker on the candles!!! Beautiful tablescapes...and pics!!! Thanks for stopping by and following my blog...and commenting on my little owl give-a-way!! Hope your Sunday is blessed!!!In His Love....Deb

HOW DO YOU FIND TIME WITH CHILDREN,HUSBAND,HOUSEKEEPING,ETC.TO SHOOT PICTURES,MAKE CRAFTS, DECORATE ROOMS,POST ON FACEBOOK TO ALL YOUR FANS? I HAVE READ THIS SITE A FEW TIMES AND WONDERED IF ONE PERSON DOES ALL THIS OR IF HUBBY IS CHEIF COOK AND BOTTLE WASHER???....WE SHOULD ALL BE THAT LUCKY!!!DO YOU EVER GET A BIG HEAD OVER THIS!!THIS IS FOR ALL OF US THAT CAN'T SEEM TO FIND TIME TO DO THESE THINGS IN REAL TIME

So beautiful! I love that your plates and accessories are from places like Ikea, TJ Maxx, and thrifted. Really great inspiration for those of us who are decorating on a small budget! Stopping by from Completely Coastal :) Happy New Year!